Man arrested after threatening his wife with a knife with their children in the home
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A man was arrested Saturday night after threatening a victim with a knife in a standoff with Harris County SWAT.
The victim, a woman he is married to, was able to get away. Their three children were also in the home. SWAT later found the man in an upstairs room with the children.
The children were not hurt and the man surrendered peacefully.
The incident happened on Live Oak Green Court, near U.S. 90 in northeast Harris County.
The man was facing charges of aggravated assault of a family member.
Resources for victims of domestic or family violenceDomestic and family violence cases in the Houston area have increased at an alarming rate. Victims often suffer in silence because they feel scared, helpless or ashamed.
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, here are some discreet ways to reach out for help.
The Houston Area Women's Center has a 24-hour hotline for victims of domestic violence at
The Family Time Crisis Center can also be reached 24 hours a day at
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is
